111 - EMMA

EMMA

I take a few deep breaths in. I jump and turn when I feel a hand on my shoulder. Ali gives me a sorry look and nods toward the door. I nod in return, as it is time to go. I reluctantly let go of the shirt and follow Ali out of the closet through the bedroom and sitting room, stopping at the door.

We listen and Ali places two light taps on the door. It then opens to reveal Benjamin. He whispers,

“Did you get what you needed?”

Ali nods her head, he smiles and then whispers in return,

“Quickly, Matt just linked me. Lexis’s meeting finished early, and she is on her way.”

We quickly move past him, and then he falls into step behind us after closing the door. We walk down this hall and then that hall, seeming to duck around all the servant’s that were most likely to tell Lexis that they saw us. We get to the side door out of the castle, Benjamin unlocks and opens it and we step outside.

I was surprised to see a small SUV parked not that far from the door. Benjamin leads us over